Engineer

City of Taylor, MI

Taylor, Michigan

Apr 13, 2019

Full Time
Engineering
Public Works

Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year

Job Description

The City Engineer for the City of Taylor is responsible for the planning and design of the city's current and future infrastructure needs. The City Engineer is expected to collaborate with businesses and the Department of Public Services to design the city's infrastructure. The City Engineer provides professional civil engineering services in support of the Public Services and Planning Departments working with other municipal departments as necessary. Duties to include planning, construction, repair, operations and maintenance of the municipal infrastructure including but not limited to the street, water distribution, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems as well as the various City facilities. The City Engineer performs various administrative duties and provides support to the Director of Public Services as needed or assigned. Additional duties may be assigned by the Director of Public Services.

Requirements:

The City Engineer must be a registered engineerin the State of Michigan per the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Five years (5) minimum previous work experience preferred in planning, design, permitting and construction of municipal infrastructure and facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the skills and abilities to perform the job. The position requires a valid State of Michigan driver's license.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of the standard practices and procedures of civil engineering and construction particularly as it pertains to municipal infrastructure including pavement systems, water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, storm sewer collection, water treatment, wastewater treatment, building and facilities

Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems

Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations governing pavement design, water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collection, storm water, surveying and building codes

Knowledge of basic management techniques

Knowledge of local government practices and procedures including public sector procurement

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with supervisor, co-workers, employees, City officials and the public

Ability to research, collate and present information effectively, in both verbal and written forms

Ability to investigate, analyze, and effectively resolve problems and conflicts

Ability to multi-task and perform with evolving priorities

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with discretion and sound judgment

. Interpersonal Skills:

Possess strong oral/written communication skills

Possess ability to work independently

Possess a high sense of integrity and ethics

Trustworthy

Ability to accept performance feedback

Self-developer striving for continuous improvement

Goal and deadline oriented

Adaptable to change

Detail oriented

Team oriented

Education

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university. Candidate must be a licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, defined contribution, and paid time off

Application Process

Complete an online application at www.cityoftaylor.com/jobs . Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted regarding the next steps in the application process.

The City of Taylor is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of such factors as race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight and marital status. Under the State Persons with Disabilities Act and the Federal Americans With Disabilities Act, an employer has a legal obligation to accommodate an employee's or job applicant's disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A person with a disability may allege a violation against an employer regarding a failure to accommodate his or her condition under Michigan law only if the person notifies the employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the person knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

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Employer: City of Taylor, MI

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About City of Taylor

Welcome to Taylor, MI, the capital of the Downriver Detroit area and the "Center of Opportunity." Explore Taylor is the City's newest website where we hope to help connect residents of the community with local businesses, educational institutions, organizations, and entertainment.

We house a complete cross-section of available housing, from new, high-end subdivisions and golf course living, to starter homes in beautiful, affordable safe neighborhoods. A bustling community of over 60,000 residents, we are perfectly located, just minutes away from important freeways and main arteries, Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Downtown Detroit and even Ontario, Canada.

Taylor is a business hub that includes multiple industrial parks and cutting-edge corporations, recent economic upswings have created great "place making" opportunities throughout our wonderful community, paced by the "Eureka Way!" retail and entertainment corridor, one of Michigan's most sought-after investment addresses. The corridor is home to one of the Detroit area's finest suburban malls, Southland Center, along with a new, high-tech movie theater, new restaurants and retailers. Coming in 2017 is the all-new Trader's Point, anchored by Menards, which will include more new large and small retailers on an 80-plus-acre site. A new La-Z-Boy location is locating right across the street, adding to the excitement that has brought brands like Cinemark, Primanti Bros, Famous Dave's, Panera and many others together along Eureka Way!

Taylor is a great place to live and work, or just visit. We are "Taylor-made" for you. Our community not only boasts comfortable neighborhoods, but also outstanding golf, parks and recreation and outstanding educational opportunities. This combination allows Taylor's residents and/or visitors to live, work, shop and play, within a convenient 24 square miles.

Welcome again to Explore Taylor, and enjoy yourself in our beautiful community.